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Australia Travel Planner

Sydney, Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback — the world's largest island and most unique continent.

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Capital Canberra
Best time Sept – Nov, March – May
Currency Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language English
Time zone Multiple (AEST to AWST)
Flight from LHR ~21 hours

Australia rewards those who make the journey. Sydney is one of the world's most beautiful harbour cities — the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach. Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital: coffee, art, food, sport and laneways that could be in any great European city. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest living structure. Uluru at sunrise is a genuinely spiritual experience. The wine regions of South Australia and the Margaret River produce world-class bottles.

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Australia — What You Need to Know

When is the best time to visit Australia?

September to November and March to May are ideal for most of Australia. Summer (December to February) is best for southern beaches. The Great Barrier Reef is best June to October.

How many days do you need in Australia?

Two weeks is the minimum for a meaningful multi-city trip. Three weeks adds the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru. A month gives a genuinely comprehensive experience — Australia is vast.

What is Australia best known for?

Australia is best known for the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, kangaroos and koalas, the Bondi Beach lifestyle, Melbourne's coffee culture, the Outback, world-class wine regions and a relaxed outdoor culture that is entirely its own.

Is Australia good for couples?

Australia is a world-class honeymoon destination. A Great Barrier Reef liveaboard, a luxury lodge in the Kimberley, wine tasting in the Barossa Valley, a sunset at Uluru — the scale and variety are extraordinary.

What is the daily budget for Australia?

Australia is expensive. A mid-range daily budget is AUD 200–320 (£100–£160) per person. Budget travellers can manage on AUD 100–140. Driving between cities and self-catering significantly reduces costs.

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When is the best time to visit Australia?

September to November (spring) and March to May (autumn) are ideal for most of Australia. Summer (December to February) is hot and best for beaches in the south; the north's wet season makes tropical areas difficult. The Great Barrier Reef is best June to October.

How many days do you need in Australia?

Two weeks is the minimum for a meaningful multi-city trip — Australia is vast. Three weeks lets you do Sydney, Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru. A month gives you a genuinely comprehensive experience.

Is Australia good for couples?

Australia is a world-class honeymoon and couples destination. A Great Barrier Reef liveaboard, a luxury lodge in the Kimberley, wine tasting in the Barossa Valley, a sunset at Uluru, whale watching in Hervey Bay. The scale and variety are extraordinary.

What is the daily budget for Australia?

Australia is an expensive destination. A mid-range daily budget is AUD 200–320 (£100–£160) per person. Budget travellers can manage on AUD 100–140 with hostels and self-catering. Driving between cities and self-catering significantly reduces costs.

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